Gallery: Tempel 1 (2004-2005)
Observation made by Richard Keen
Image Parameter | Details |
Comments: | 32 minutes before impact. P/Tempel 1 visual magnitude estimated 11.4 (Morris technique, Tycho star catalog). Coma diameter 3.5' with little central condensation. |
Image Date/Time: | 2005-07-04/0520 UTC |
Observing Site: | Mt. Thorodin, Colorado
105.4 W, 39.9 N, elevation 2730 m |
Weather: | Clear |
Telescope: | 12.5-inch f/4 Newtonian reflector, 63x eyepiece |
Camera: | Visual |
Table 1: Data about observation.
Updated: 30-Jul-2013